How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES206 - Maintain table for flow types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Maintain table for flow types

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES206 - Maintain table for flow types ?

  The SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES206 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of flow types in the system. This error occurs when the system expects certain flow types to be maintained in the relevant configuration tables, but they are either missing or incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Flow Types: The flow types required for the transaction or process you are trying to execute are not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The flow types may be incorrectly configured, leading to inconsistencies in the data.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or maintain the flow types.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing or incomplete data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Flow Types:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or the relevant configuration transaction for your version).
  Check the configuration for flow types and ensure that all necessary flow types are maintained.
  If any flow types are missing, you will need to create or adjust them according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the flow types to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Make sure that the flow types are linked to the appropriate accounts and settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain flow types. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  You may need to re-transport the configuration or manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining flow types and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: Configuration for flow types.
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FTVV_MESSAGES206 and ensure that your flow types are correctly maintained in the SAP system.